Bible Bee 2026 SS Senior All Units

Questions for All Units of the Senior Discovery Journal. (Bible Bee 2026 Thrive)

To whom was the epistle of James directed to?

The scattered Jewish believers

What is another name for the book of James?

The Proverbs of the New Testament

James' letter has over _____ imperatives to help believers grow in Christ?

Fifty

What is the greek word for trials/temptations?

Peirasmos

What is the greek definition for trials/temptations?

A putting to proof (by experiment- good) (by experiment- evil) adversity, discipline, solicitation

What is the greek word for tempted?

Peirazo

What is the Outline of Biblical Usage (definition) for the greek word Peirazo (Tempted) ?

To try or test one's faith, virtue, character by enticement to sin. To solicit to sin, to tempt.

What is the difference between the words "tempted" and "trials/temptations"?

The meanings are different. "Trials/temptations" refers to an outward struggle with adveristy, and "tempted" refers to an inner battle with sin.

What is the outline for James 1:1-12 according to the DJ?

Thrive in Trials

What is the outline for James 1:13-18 according to the DJ?

Thrive in Temptations

What should be the response to trials (James 1:2)?

Joy!

James 1:5 tells us to ask for wisdom. Looking at the before context, what might wisdom be helpful for?

Joy and perseverance in trials!

What is God's response to the request for wisdom (James 1:5-6)?

He will give it to him

How is the one who doubts and wavers described in James 1:8?

He is doubleminded, unstable in all his ways

According to Strong's dictionary, what does double-minded mean?

Vacillating (in opinion or purpose)

How is the Father of lights described in James 1:17?

No variation or shadow of turning

What will the person who endures trials receive (James 1:12)?

A crown of life

What is the greek word for endurance/steadfastness/patience/perseverance?

Hypomone

What is the Strong's defintion for endurance/steadfastness/patience/perseverance?

Cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy. In the NT the characteristic of a man who is not swerved from his deliberate purpose and his loyalty to faith and piety by even the greatest trials and sufferings.

What is the greek word for perfect/mature?

Teleios

What is the Strong's definition for perfect/mature?

Complete (in various applications of labor, growth, mental and moral character) completeness.

How many times does James mention the word "teleios"?

5 times

What related Hebrew word is used in the OT to describe God's servant Job (Job 1:1)?

Tam

According to James 1:3-4, how can teleios be achieved?

Testing + endurance = maturity

What type of test does 1 Peter 2:20-21 mention?

Suffering for doing good

What should our response be to the "test" mentioned in 1 Peter 2:20-21?

Take it patiently/endure it

What type of test does 1 Peter 3:9 mention?

Being insulted/railed/reviled

What should our response be to the "test" mentioned in 1 Peter 3:9?

Repay with blessing

What type of test does 1 Peter 3:16 mention?

Evil spoken against you

What should our response be to the "test" mentioned in 1 Peter 3:16?

Having a good conscience

What type of test is mentioned in 1 Peter 4:12-13?

The fiery trial

What should our response be to the "test" mentioned in 1 Peter 4:12-13?

Don't be surprised, rejoice!

What type of test is mentioned in 1 Peter 4:16?

Suffering as a Christian

What should our response be to the "test" mentioned in 1 Peter 4:16?

Glorify God!

What type of test is mentioned in 1 Peter 5:8-9?

Attacks from the devil

What should our response be to the "test" mentioned in 1 Peter 5:8-9?

Resist him, steadfast in the faith

According to the Westminister dictionary, what does "dispersion" mean?

A scattering; a term for Jews living outside Palestine after the Babylonian exile in 586 BC and at other times

What is another name for the dispersion of the Jews?

The Diaspora

Why did the dispersion of the Jews happen (according to the OT)?

Because of disobedience

The deported Israelites established settlements where?

Around the Great (Mediterranean) Sea

The deported Israelites stretched from the ancient ________ , west to ___________ and ________

Middle East, North Africa, Rome

Many of the deported Israelites are listed where in the bible?

Acts 2:9-11

Why did the Jewish believers flee to settlements in the Roman Empire?

Because of Christian persecution in the first century

In the NT, what is believed to have caused the dispersion of Christian Jews?

Persecution

What are the two reasons James' audience dispersed throughout the Roman empire?

Disobedience and persecution

During their time of exile, the suffering Jews were exhorted to do what?

Persevere toward maturity in Christ

What OT and NT dispersion locations are mentioned in 2 Kings 17:6-7?

Egypt, Samaria, Assyria, Halah, Gozan, and the Habor River

What OT and NT dispersion locations are mentioned in Psalm 137:1-4?

Babylon and Jerusalem (Zion)

What OT and NT dispersion locations are mentioned in Acts 2:9-11?

Parthia, Elam, Mesopotamia, Arabia, Judea, Libya, Cyrene, Crete, Pamphylia, Asia, Phrygia, Pontus, Rome

What OT and NT dispersion locations are mentioned in Acts 8:1?

Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria

What OT and NT dispersion locations are mentioned in Acts 11:19?

Phoenicia, Antioch, Cyprus,

What OT and NT dispersion locations are mentioned in 1 Peter 1:1-2?

Bithynia, Galatia, Pontus, Cappadocia, Asia

What is the Greek word for carried/lured/drawn/dragged away?

Exelko

What is the Outline of biblical usage definition for Exelko?

Lure forth: in hunting and fishing as game is lured from its hiding place, so man by lure is allured from the safety of self restraint to sin. In James 1:14, the language of the hunting is transferred to the seduction of a harlot.

How is "temptation" defined in James 1:14?

Someone being carried away by their desires

What does sin result in according to James 1:14-15?

Death

According to Proverbs 14:12, how does the way leading to death initially seem?

Right

According to Proverbs 22:3, how does the prudent person respond to danger?

He foresees it and hides himself

What is the life cycle of sin?

1. Desire 2. Sin 3. Death

According to Eph 1:13, God's will gives birth through the ________, which is the gospel of our salvation.

Word of Truth

This Word of truth lives forever and has been ________ to us (1 Peter 1:23-25)?

Preached

What is the greek word for firstfruits?

Aparche

What is the Outline of biblical usage definition for Aparche?

To take away the firstfruits of the productions of the earth which was offered to God. The first portion of the dough, from which sacred loaves were to be prepared. Hence term used of person consecrated to God for all time.

When we are reborn in Christ, what does God give us according to Ezek 36:26-27?

A new heart, spirit and desires

What is a summary about maturity for Matthew 19:21?

Maturity involves sacrifice

What is a summary about maturity for 1 Corinthians 2:6?

Wisdom is for those who are mature

What is a summary about maturity for 1 Corinthians 14:20?

Our thinking should reflect maturity

What is a summary about maturity for Philippians 3:12-15?

Maturity involves pressing toward the goal

What is a summary about maturity for Hebrews 5:14?

Discernment is a mark of maturity

What is a summary about maturity for 1 John 4:18?

Mature love does not contain fear

What verse (s) from James match up with the teaching of Jesus in Matthew 6:19-20?

James 1:10-11

What is a summary of Matthew 6:19-20, a teaching of Jesus?

Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven

What verse (s) from James match up with the teaching of Jesus in Matthew 5:11-12?

James 1:2

What is a summary of Matthew 5:11-12, a teaching of Jesus?

When others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you…..rejoice and be glad

What verse (s) from James match up with the teaching of Jesus in Matthew 7:7?

James 1:5

What is a summary of Matthew 7:7, a teaching of Jesus?

Ask, and it will be given to you

The epistle of James has many parallels to which OT book?

Proverbs

What is the best Proverbs CR for James 1:10-11?

Proverbs 11:28a

What is the difference between testing and tempting?

The enemy's goal in temptation is sin. God's goal in testing is maturity.

What is the Hebrew word for test/prove?

Nasa

What is the Strong's definition for Nasa?

A primitive root; to test, by implication, to attempt

What Hebrew Word expresses God's testing of His people?

Nasa

What is the purpose of the test mentioned in Exodus 16:4?

To see if they would walk in God's law

What is the purpose of the test mentioned in Exodus 20:20?

That they might fear God, that they might not sin

What is the purpose of the test mentioned in Deut 8:2?

To know what was in their heart, if they would keep His commandments

What is the purpose of the test mentioned in Deut 8:16?

To do them good in the end

What is the purpose of the test mentioned in Deut 13:3?

To see if they love God with all their heart

God not only refrains from tempting believers, but also provides ____________

A way of escape in their temptation

According to Proverbs 4:23-27, what are we to do with our heart?

Keep it with all diligence

According to Proverbs 4:23-27, where should our eyes look?

Straight ahead

According to Luke 22:31-32, What did Jesus pray for Simon?

That his faith would not fail

According to 1 Corinthians 10:12-13, Who must be careful to not fall?

He who thinks He stands

According to 1 Corinthians 10:12-13, what kind of temptation do we experience?

One that is common to man

According to 1 Corinthians 10:12-13, what attribute of God is mentioned in relation to our temptations?

His faithfulness

According to 1 Corinthians 10:12-13, what does God provide?

A way of escape

According to Hebrews 4:15-16, how is Jesus similar to us?

He was tempted

According to Hebrews 4:15-16, how is Jesus different from us?

He did not sin

According to Hebrews 4:15-16, what do we find at the throne of grace?

Mercy

According to Hebrews 12:1-3, whom do we look to as we endure our race?

Jesus

According to Hebrews 12:2, what did Jesus endure?

The cross